Animal shelters and rescue organizations across the country are teaming up with NBC and Telemundo to host Clear the Shelters, a pet adoption event happening on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017. All day, participating shelters will offer low-cost or waived adoption fees to help deserving animals find forever homes. Since 2015, 70,000 pets have been saved thanks to campaign efforts. For those wishing to share their adoption experiences or join the cause, hashtags #ClearTheShelters and #LoveMyPet have been created to raise awareness.

Here are shelters and rescue organization across Long Island participating in Clear the Shelters: